- According to the 1930 Grant Parish, Louisiana Federal census, Reese owned his home and lived on a farm. He was living next door to two of his sons, Judd and Milton, and his brother Gideon.

- According to the 1940 Grant Parish, Louisiana Federal census (you can conduct a free search here), R. G. had a 3rd grade education. He was living next door to his brother G. G. (on one side), and his son J. M. (on the other side).

Funeral services have been set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Lincecum Baptist Church with the Rev. D. R. Watts officiating. Interment is to follow in the Lincecum Cemetery under direction of the Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. The body will lie in state at the home until time for the services.